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TSC Auto ID Technology (ROCO:3611) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
TSC Auto ID Technology Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
TSC Auto ID Technology Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TSC Auto ID Technology's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSC Auto ID Technology Forward PE Ratio Chart
TSC Auto ID Technology Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
9.15
9.91
TSC Auto ID Technology Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
9.15
10.85
10.71
9.91
9.04
9.63
ROCO:3611 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, TSC Auto ID Technology's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
TSC Auto ID Technology Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, TSC Auto ID Technology's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TSC Auto ID Technology's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
TSC Auto ID Technology Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
TSC Auto ID Technology (ROCO:3611) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.15 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on TSC Auto ID Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TSC Auto ID Technology ranks #114 out of 1026 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is TSC Auto ID Technology's Forward PE Ratio too high?
TSC Auto ID Technology's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.15. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.81. TSC Auto ID Technology's value of 9.15 is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TSC Auto ID Technology ranks #114 out of 1026 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TSC Auto ID Technology has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TSC Auto ID Technology's Forward PE Ratio compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, TSC Auto ID Technology ranks #114 out of 1026 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places TSC Auto ID Technology in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.81. TSC Auto ID Technology's value of 9.15 is 58% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 21.81, based on 1,026 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TSC Auto ID Technology's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.15 is 58% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on TSC Auto ID Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TSC Auto ID Technology's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TSC Auto ID Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TSC Auto ID Technology (ROCO:3611) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$271.29, compared to a current price of NT$184.00 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.15 and 58% below the Hardware industry median of 21.81. TSC Auto ID Technology's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TSC Auto ID Technology (ROCO:3611), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.15 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is TSC Auto ID Technology (ROCO:3611) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TSC Auto ID Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$184.00 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$271.29.
GuruFocus considers TSC Auto ID Technology to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3611:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.15
GF Value™: NT$271.29 vs. price of NT$184.00 (32.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58% below the Hardware median (#114 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3611 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TSC Auto ID Technology Corp is a company in auto-identification systems/products manufacturing and services. Its product categories include Industrial Printers; Desktop Printers; Mobile Printers; Enterprise Printers; Print Engines and Modules; Barcode Inspection Printers; Color Label Printers; and others. The company's operating segments are; Segment A which generates the majority of the revenue, and sells barcode printers and relevant components, and Segment B sells labels and printer consumables and segment C Enterprise mobile computers. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from America and the rest from China, Europe, Taiwan, and other parts of Asia.
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